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aluminum seats · 09-18-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bunzoburns

Not to sound like a homer because Gates is a great player, but we weren't exactly trying to stop him, most of his catches were in the 2nd half. The Pats were giving up the middle because they didn't want to get beat deep. That's why their first touchdown drive tool 7-8 minutes off the clock.

This pretty much nails it, apart from the fact Gates is just really, really good. With that kind of lead, the Pats are going to make sure they don't get burned by any big plays--you'd rather have the other team never score, but with a big lead you're gonna see bend/not break more often. Same as the Jets game, really.

***Dragda*** · 09-18-2007, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunzoburns

Not to sound like a homer because Gates is a great player, but we weren't exactly trying to stop him, most of his catches were in the 2nd half. The Pats were giving up the middle because they didn't want to get beat deep. That's why their first touchdown drive tool 7-8 minutes off the clock.

Bend but don't break. I'm with you.

satz · 09-18-2007, 09:45 AM

Gates is a great TE and is considered the best TE .Please add this to the equation.if a unknown TE who is not covered then we should worry not with gates.Him and LT are are the 2 headed monsters. Stopping LT opened a bit for gates but he was still was contained.

Week 9 is the game of the season for sure .Clark will face Safety and a LB but the key will be AD on addai to beat him up.
satz

WhiZa · 09-18-2007, 11:10 AM

We could of put AD on Gates and shut him down to maybe 20 yards, but I would rather take the 43 LT had